Reply to Re: Are humans monogamous or polygamous?
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Saying something is natural by genetics is always a bit sketchy, because it requires an in-depth knowledge of exactly how the genes work. We can't just do studies on how people react because the environment is ALWAYS a factor.
As for which stance seems to be more common in the average society, polygamy is probably that. But that doesn't necessarily prove that monogamy is not also just as natural (but just used for different situations). It's true that society is a big influence here and that falls under the "nurture" spectrum. But the genes are partially what allows these different options to exist in the first place, right?
Basically I kind of agree with you guys but there is always the question of "what does it actually mean for something to be natural".
As for which stance seems to be more common in the average society, polygamy is probably that. But that doesn't necessarily prove that monogamy is not also just as natural (but just used for different situations). It's true that society is a big influence here and that falls under the "nurture" spectrum. But the genes are partially what allows these different options to exist in the first place, right?
Basically I kind of agree with you guys but there is always the question of "what does it actually mean for something to be natural".
